2020 Irish St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled Cuckold Festival event introduction

Now that the epidemic situation in China has improved, many countries abroad have canceled crowd gatherings. For example, Ireland will not hold a St. Patrick's Day parade this year. This event is usually held in March and is attended by many locals. St. Patrick's Day parade canceled

The Irish government has announced that there will be no large-scale St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin this year as a precautionary measure against the new coronavirus.

On March 9, current Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar issued a statement saying that out of concern that mass gatherings would exacerbate the outbreak of the new coronavirus, Ireland St. Patrick's Day parades will be canceled in many places.

It is understood that St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland is held every year from March 13th to 17th. The festival originated in the late 5th century to commemorate the country's patron saint, Saint Patrick. It has now become a national holiday in Ireland, of which the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin is the most famous.

According to the Dublin City Tourism Department, 500,000 revelers from all over the world come to participate every year, and the scene is very spectacular. However, this year’s Dublin parade originally scheduled to be held next week has been cancelled.

The Irish government explained in a public statement: "Due to the nature and scale of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations, which will result in large gatherings of local and overseas tourists, and taking into account the epidemic situation in communities in some European countries, As well as the local infection cases in Ireland, the government decided to cancel the St. Patrick’s Day parade, including the Dublin parade.”

It is reported that the celebration in Dublin was originally planned to last for five days and brought together artists from all over Ireland. Performances, workshops and walking tours of the city will also take place, with a parade as the closing act taking place on the final day. As a result, Dublin City's tourism department believes that canceling the parade may cause a heavy blow to the local economy.

However, Irish Prime Minister Varadkar said that although canceling the parade cannot stop the virus, it can slow down the spread of the virus and reduce its impact. Introduction to Green Hat Festival

Although St. Patrick's Day was born in Ireland, the first St. Patrick's Parade was not in Ireland, but took place in Boston, USA in 1737. This parade was organized by 27 Irish immigrants who wanted to celebrate traditional Irish culture. From then on, it got out of hand, and there will be a fuss every March 17th.

In the United States, people usually hold parades, church services, dinners and other activities that day. Irish people in the United States like to wear clover, decorate their rooms with green and yellow, the colors of the Irish flag, wear green clothes and various green hats, and present clover ornaments to guests. Chicago

Don’t be nervous! This is not an algae bloom! The Chicago River flowing through the city center will be "dyed" green with environmentally friendly dyes. As one of the most famous St. Patrick's Day ceremonies in the world, nearly 400,000 Chicago residents and tourists gather on both sides of the river every year since 1962, eager to see the "dyed green" river water before participating in the subsequent parade.

Time: 9:00 am on March 17th

Location: Chicago River, Chicago

If you are not satisfied with the Chicago River, you can also go to Chicago's most famous Enjoy a lunch cruise at Navy Pier

Downtown Parade

After seeing the green river water, it’s time for the parade and carnival. Regardless of the weather, the parade will begin on Columbus Avenue and go north through Grant Park and last approximately three hours.

You will see lots of brightly colored floats, people waving green/white/orange flags, curly-haired Irish dancers, marching bands and bagpipers, and of course lots of novelty T-shirts .

Spectacular parade carnival

Time: March 17, 1:00 pm

Location: Columbus Avenue, Chicago

In Join the parade and then head to the Irish American Heritage Center for a family celebration.

Enjoy traditional and modern Irish music and dance, and purchase Irish food and small gifts at this family-oriented event. You can also take your children to participate in children's activities, visit libraries, art galleries and museums, etc.

Special Irish Dance

Time: March 17, 1:00 pm to 12:00 midnight

Location: Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago (4626 N. KnoxAve)

Tickets: $12~15 for adults;

Children 12 and under are admitted free

In addition to participating in the Cuckold Parade, Chicago also has many attractions You can enjoy and visit. If you stay for 2 to 3 days, it is recommended that you use the city pass. It has a long validity period and scans the code to enter the attractions. It can also save up to 40% of on-site ticket purchase fees and on-site ticket queuing time. Washington, D.C.

While there are countless parades in Washington, D.C., none are as spectacular as the St. Patrick's Parade.

The parade will be held at noon on March 11. The parade will march on Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th streets next to the National Mall. Visitors can enter from the Federal Triangle , Archives-Navy Memorial and Smithsonian subway stations are easily accessible from the parade route.

The two-and-a-half-hour special event is billed as the nation's St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Time: Noon, March 11

Where: Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th streets next to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

During the holiday, The fountain on the South Lawn of the White House will be dyed green with green paint, creating a very festive (green) atmosphere. Even the Presidential Palace of the United States celebrates St. Patrick's Day.

Time: March 17

Location: South Lawn of the White House

One-day historical and cultural tour of Washington city·Capitol Hill tour + White House + Capitol Building + Potomac River Sightseeing Cruise (Chinese-speaking guide/optional capital cruise) New York

Manhattan Fifth Avenue Parade

During the holidays, New York will also turn into a green clover city! Every year A grand parade was held to celebrate, with more than 100,000 people participating in the parade.

The parade began at 11 a.m. on 44th Street and marched on Fifth Avenue, past St. Patrick's Cathedral at 50th Street, to 79th Street, ending at East 80th Street around 5 p.m. End of the American Irish Historical Association.

At night, the Empire State Building will also turn on a green light show, which is particularly conspicuous in the city's night sky.

Empire State Building Green Light Show

Time: March 17, 11 a.m. to around 5 p.m.

Location: Fifth Avenue, Manhattan